TOP GUN star Kelly McGillis was spotted on a rare outing three decades after playing Tom Cruise’s love interest Charlie Blackwood in the 80s cult classic.

The actress, now 60, shot to fame in the iconic movie 32 years ago but has since moved away from the limelight.

Pictured near her home in Hendersonville, she looked worlds away from her ultra-glamorous character, dressed casually in loose-fitting black trousers and a white T-shirt.

Kelly paired the look with flip-flops and carried a blue denim jacket, shielding her eyes behind pair of sunglasses.

The star spent Sunday morning helping out at the First Congressional Church and was spotted heading home after stopping off for lunch at a nearby diner.

With Hollywood A-lister Tom, 55, reprising his role as Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell for the upcoming Top Gun sequel, much speculation has surrounded Kelly as fans wonder whether or not Charlie will be returning.

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“I have the opportunity to reintroduce myself as a character actress.”

The former pin-up told the publication she would “definitely” take on a cameo appearance in a Top Gun sequel, with the publication noting how she looked “uncertain” producer Jerry Bruckheimer would cast her.

Speaking out about the part which rocketed her to fame as one of the hottest women of the moment, she said: “S**t, it was like being at boys’ camp.

“It was far more popular than I ever imagined it would be.

“Now, I don’t feel like I have to succumb to that pressure,” she added. “Because I took so much time off that I can come back to acting — without trying to be anything other than who I am.”

Top Gun: Kelly McGillis previously said she would like a cameo in the sequel (Image: GETTY)

Top Gun: Kelly McGillis has stepped away from the limelight since the 80s classic (Image: GETTY)

The Iceman star is said to be reprising his role alongside leading man Tom, according to The Wrap.

The publication said “an individual with knowledge of the production” had confirmed rumours, saying: “A rep for Paramount declined to comment on the casting of Kilmer, who has been spotted around the San Diego hotel the studio has been using since production began last week.”

The 58-year-old former Batman star has made his enthusiasm for the sequel abundantly clear since it was announced in 2016.

As well as starting a social media snap wearing an Iceman T-shirt, he also wrote: “I’’m ready Tom — still got my Top Gun plaque! Still got the moves! Still got it!”